Pay It Trailward with GVLT
Learn more about the Gallatin Valley Land Trust here.
Pay It Trailward with GVLT: Supporting Bozeman’s Trail Network
What is Pay It Trailward? Pay It Trailward is a local trail conservation and community initiative led by the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) in Bozeman, Montana. The goal is to build, connect, and preserve public trails—ensuring every Greater Bozeman resident lives within a 10-minute walk of a safe, connected trail system by 2056. Crazy Mountain Outdoors proudly supports GVLT's mission to protect local access at Highland Glen, Drinking Horse, and Peets Hill.
What is the Pay It Trailward Campaign?
We all know the warm feeling of a stranger paying for our morning coffee—the classic "Pay It Forward." Here in the Gallatin Valley, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) is taking that concept outdoors with Pay It Trailward.
At Crazy Mountain Outdoors, we believe the best gifts are the ones shared in nature. Rather than paying someone back for a single good deed, this campaign passes on the health, economic, and recreational benefits of our local trail system so the good keeps moving.
GVLT’s 30-Year Vision for Bozeman Trails
GVLT has an inspiring, ambitious vision for the Gallatin Valley: within 30 years, every person in the Greater Bozeman area will live within a 10-minute walk of a safe, connected trail system.
In a world where screen time dominates daily life, the Bozeman community is uniquely situated near world-class outdoor access. Whether you are:
Trail running with a partner at Highland Glen
Hiking with out-of-town visitors for panoramic views at Drinking Horse Mountain
Exercising off-leash dogs at Peets Hill (Burke Park)
These trail networks provide vital spaces to look up, disconnect from devices, and stay present.
How to Get Involved in Pay It Trailward
Participating in Pay It Trailward doesn't require a grand gesture—it starts with hitting the dirt on a local Bozeman trail you already love.
Invite a Friend: Bring someone new along for a hike or trail run this week.
Take the Screen-Free Challenge: Commit to spending 30 screen-free minutes in nature twice a week.
Spot the Signs: Look for Pay It Trailward trail markers across the Gallatin County trail system to learn about the history of the land and trails.
Support GVLT: Visit the Gallatin Valley Land Trust Pay It Trailward page to see active conservation projects and volunteer opportunities.
